At 5 years old i'm guessing that the OEM bushes will be past their best - and though i'm probably still a few years off MOT problems it pays to think ahead and consider something like the powerflex bushes to tighten up all thats become loose in the suspension dept.

I remember that for the F these were said to transform the car - can't say that i've heard many shouting about putting Poly bushes on TF's though, and maybe a harder bush in a car thats already less then "forgiving" in ride comfort terms may not be the best plan...

That said i'd still be tempted on longevity and preventative maintenance terms. So thought a thread to gather information about poly bush options for the TF was a good idea. Opinions anyone?

mgtf nut has them all fitted, he's testing the latest for the lower rear link outer bush for Polybush, hopefully they may eventually produce a kit for the rear long link centre joints, he's very happy with them. I agree that their pricing structure is a tad off putting.

Well they're not rubber bushes anyway, the short control arm outer and long arm inner bush seem to be a metal pivot with protective rubber boots. As they don't flex, just rotate and pivot about, I don't see how a polybush is going to make things any better, assuming there's no play in them. Would have thought any flexing bush (poly or rubber) would be worse as the control arms could then change length under load. Perhaps someone could explain?

Last edited by pavloboy; 30-09-2009 at 21:14.
Reason: Clarifying comments

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